Malèna (2000)
Release Year: 2000
Nation: United States of America, Italy
Alternative Title: Der Zauber von Malèna, Malena, Малена
Director: Giuseppe Tornatore
Writer: Giuseppe Tornatore, Luciano Vincenzoni
Summary
Directed by Giuseppe Tornatore in 2000, Malèna is a romantic drama that blends comedy and coming-of-age elements within the backdrop of World War II. The film explores themes of beauty, loneliness, and the dangers it poses through the perspective of a young boy named Renato. While sources do not mention specific conflicts or resolutions, they suggest that Malèna's life is complicated by her husband's absence and the prejudices against her beauty.